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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/16/2008 PC Reports CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA AXEL ZANELLI, CHAIRMAN JIMMY FLORES, VICE CHAIRMAN MICHAEL O'NEAL, COMMISSIONER , JOHN GONZALES, COMMISSIONER PHIL MENDOZA, COMM~SSIONER ROLFE PREISENDANZ, ,DIR. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WWW.LAKE-ELSINORE.ORG (951) 674-3124 PHONE (951) 471-1419 FAX LAKE ELSINORE CULTURAL CENTER 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 ******************************************************************* TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2008 6:00 P.M. The City of Lake Elsinore appreciates your attendance. Citizens' interest provides the Planning Commission with valuable information regarding issues of the community. Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tues~ay of every month. If you are attending this Planning Commis'sion meeting, please park in the Parking Lot across the street from the Cultural Center. Tj"his will assist us in limiting the impact of meetings on the Downtown Business District., Thank you for your cooperation. ! The agenda is posted 72 hours prior to each meeting outside of City Hall and is available at each meeting. l1he agenda and related reports are also available in the Community Development Department on the Friday prior to the Planning Commission meeting. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should contact the Community Development Department at (951) 674-3124, ext. 289, at least 48 hours before the meeting to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Any writings distributed within 72 hours of the meeting will be made available to the public at the time it is distributed to the Planning Commission. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLJEGIANCE ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON AGENDlZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTES (Please read & complete a Speaker's Form at the podium, prior to the start of the Planning Commission Meeting) CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS (All matters on the Consent Calendar are approved in one motion, unless a Commissioner or any members of the public requests separate action on a specific item.) (1) Minutes for the Followinq Planninq Commission Meetinq(s) a) March 18,2008 b) August19,2008 c) September 2,2008 d) Meeting Minutes for the Housing Element Workshop ~ August 20, 2008 Recommendation: Approve as submitted. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (Please read & complete a Speaker's Form at the podium prior to the start of the Planning Commission Meeting. The Chairman will call on you to speak when your item is called). (2) General Plan Update Rolfe Preisendanz. Director of Community Development Ext. 223 rpreisendanz@lake-elsinore.orq BUSINESS ITEMS STAFF COMMENTS PLANNING COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT The Lake Elsinore Planning Commission will adjourn to a regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 7,2008, at 6:00 p.m. to be held at the Cultural Center located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING I, ROLFE M. PREISENDANZ, Secretary to the Planning Commission, do hereby affirm that a copy of the foregoing agenda was posted at City Hall, 72 hours in advance of this meeting. />>U ROLFE M. PREISENDANZ DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT tj'-r(-OJ DATE (1 r) n MINUTES DRAFT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 TUESDAY, MARCH 18,2008 CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 P.M. Chairman O'Neal called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice-Chairman Gonzales led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL PRESENT: CHAIRMAN O'NEAL. VICE-CHAIRMAN GONZALES COMMISSIONER FLORES' COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER ZANELLI . ABSENT: NONE PUBLIC COMMENTS Paul Feeney, property owner on Lakeshore, spoke of the necessity of having a permit to do anything on his property. Director of Community Development Preisendanz addressed Mr. Fenney's concerns. He indicated staff is currently working on the Lakeshore Overlay are and is looking into making changes for private use on the area. He indicated; as a property owner, he would receive a notice as to when there would be a Public Hearing regarding the subject. . STAFF PRESENT Also present were Director of Community Development Preisendanz, Planning Manager . Weiner, Deputy City Attorney Santana, Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo, Associate Planner Resendiz,' Associate Planner Carlson, Planning Consultant Coury, Planning Technician Miller, Planning Technician Bitterolf, and Office Specialist Herrington. 1 Agenda Item # ~ Page 1 of 9 PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVES. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NOS. 1 THROUGH 3, EXCULSIVE OF ITEM NO.4 () The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar fo~ Planning Commission approval: . 1. Minutes ofthe Followina Meetino(s) Regular Planning Commission Meeting for February 19, 2008 Recommendation: Approve as submitted. 2. Minor Desion Review of a Sinole-Familv Residence located at 29855 Reid Street Recommendation: Continuance. 3. Minor Desion Review of a Sinole-Familv residence located at 340 Chestnut Street Recommendation: Continuance. 4. Minor Desion Review of a Sinole-familv Residence located at 29880 Reid Street Recommendation: Consent Item No.4 was pulled by Chairman O'Neal u It was motioned by Commissioner Zanelli, seconded by Commissioner Mendoza to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 4 exclusive of Item NO.4 The following vote resulted: AYES: CHAIRMAN O'NEAL VICE-CHAIRMAN GONZALES COMMISSIONER FLORES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER ZANELLI NOES: NONE ABSENT: . NONE ABSTAIN: NONE 4. Minor Desion review of a Sinole-Familv Residence located at 29880 Reid Street Jose Gonzales, applicant, spoke of the fire hydrant on property which he requested to relocate due to the location. u 2 Agenda Item # ~ Page 2 of 9 n Public Works Oil-ector/City Engineering Manager Seumalo stated staff would need to see an exhibit prior to approval. Jose Gonzales, requested clarification on the hours of work. ' Director of Community Development Preisendanz indicated the City's Noise Ordinance prohibits construction during weekends and holidays. Commissioner Flores pointed out to the applicant the Engineer's stamp on the plans expire in one month. He also requested language added to the Conditions of Approval addressing the sewer connection. Planning Technician Bitlerolf indicated there is sewer on Reid Street and the applicant has agreed to connect to the sewer. He indicated, in order to further clarify, he suggested adding Condition #67 that would read: "Prior to occupancy the applicant shall connect to sewer and pay all applicable fees to the appropriate agency. n It was motioned by Commissioner Zanelli, seconded by Commissioner Mendoza to . waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2008-26, approving a Minor Design' Review for a single family dwelling unit located at 29880 Reid Street, to include the added Condition of Approval. . n AYES: CHAIRMAN O'NEAL VICE-CHAIRMAN GONZALES COMMISSIONER FLORES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER ZANELLI NOES: NONE ABSENT: . NONE ABSTAIN: NONE PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S) 5. Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-18 and Commercial Desion Review No. 2008-06 for a 'Tackle and Bait" Shop Chairman O'Neal indicated the item before the 'Commission is recommended for a continuance. He opened the Public Hearing at 6:18 p.m. He requested public speakers to approach the podium. () There being none, Chairman O'Neal requested a motion. 3 Agenda Item # ~ Page 3 of 9 It was motioned by Commissioner Mendoza, seconded by Commissioner Zanelli to ' , continue Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-18 and Commercial Design Review No. U 2008-06 for a 'Tackle and Bait" Shop to the April 1, 2008, Regular Planning Commission meeting. The vote resulted in the following: AYES: NOES: CHAIRMAN O'NEAL VICE-CHAIRMAN GONZALES COMMISSIONER FLORES , COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER ZANELLI NONE, ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE 6. Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-21 & Minor Desion Review for the Thielen Boat House" Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing at 6:19 p.m. u Associate Planner Carlson provided the Commission with a brief presentation of the project. He indicated staff had determined that the project is not consistent with the Lakeshore Overlay Zoning District. He indicated based on Findings, staff recommends denial of the project. He noted the applicant was present. Terry Thielen, applicant, indicated his project meets the design that follows the I Commission's requirements. He stated, under permitted uses, it would be used as a boat rental facility and indicated it could not be seen from th,e street or from across the lake. Tim Fleming, resident, provided the Commission with a signed statement by Mr. & Mrs. Bootsma, which provided Mr. Fleming to speak on their behalf. Tim Fleming indicated that he supports staff's recommendation on the denial of the' project. Dennis Fahey, resident, spoke in favor of the project. He also stated he felt the property owners along the lake do not get respect and the camping is out of control. ' Chris McKoy, business owner spoke of the value along the lake. He indicated he is in favor of development along the lake as it would enhance the beautification of the City. He stated, the City is over stepping their bounds as far U as what could and could not be done. 4 Agenda Item # ~ Page 4 of 9 tl Paul Castagno, resident, stated he has been waiting for direction on how the City would like him to develop his property. He stated he felt the Lakeshore Overlay District should move forward. He stated he supports the project. Paul Feeney, property owner, spoke in favor of the project. He stated he felt it is not fair tliat the City doesn't allow property owners along the lake to do with what they want with their land. Daryl Hickman, resident, spoke neither for nor against the project. He responded to a comment that was made earlier regarding the purchase price of a lot along the lake. He noted the purchase price of a lot is anywhere from $75 to $95 thousand and not $20 thousand as previously stated. He spoke of the City's effort to clean up the area along the lake by purchasing lots, and will continue to do so as long as the funds are available. Chairman O'Neal closed the Public Hearing at 6:40 p.m. n Commissioner Zanelli noted the problem with the area, and indicated it has been on going for many years. He indicated the City has a sub-committee that is working on many of the issues, camping being one of them. He spoke of the comment regarding the permit process and why permits along the lake are necessary. Terry Thielen indicated he owns property along the lake and has a permit. . He stated he keeps up his property and he has met the requirements that the City has requested. Commissioner Flores indicated he liked the project. He. stated many owners have come forWard and indicated the City is currently looking into all of the issues. He stated unfortunately. the laws in the City prohi~it this type of construction. He suggested to the applicant to continue his project and have it brought forward to the City Council for further discussion. Commissioner Mendoza noted the applicant's project was approved eight years ago. He indicated the City has undergone significant changes since the project was approved, including an Ordinance that states no free standing .structures are allowed.. '.., n Vice-Chairman Gonzales indicated the applicant should be allowed to build his project; however, he stated only City Council can change the ordinance. He suggested to the applicant to follow up with the City Council. Chairman O'Neal indicated the project is for a Conditional Use Permit which goes with the land. He noted the City Council must change the ordinance in order for the Commission to approve the project. He further indicated he would not vote 5 Agenda Item # ~ Page 5 of 9 approval of the project because of the design. He indicated he supports staffs recommendation of denial. He requested staff to address the boat rental. o . '. Director of Community Development Preisendanz stated the Lakeshore Overlay District does permit boat rentals; however, does not allow structures. It was motioned by Commissioner Flores, seconded by Vice-Cha.irman Gonzales to deny the request for Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-17 and the Minor Design Review of a Boat House located at 17937 Lakeshore Drive.' . The vote resulted in the following: AYES: CHAIRMAN O'NEAL VICE-CHAIRMAN GONZALES COMMISSIONER FLORES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER ZANELLI. NO~~: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE o BUSINESS ITEMS 7. Uniform Sian Proaram No. 2007-07 for the "Lake Elsinore Outlets" . Planning Consultant Coury provided the Commission with a brief overview of the project. He noted the project was continued from the last Planning Commission meeting of March 4th due to inconsistencies with the Sign Program and the Specific Plan for the Outlet Center. He stated the applicant has addressed the inconsistencies and therefore staff recommends approval of the project based on the Findings and is subject to the Conditions of Approval. He indicated the applicant is available to answer any questions that the Commission may have. Scott Thayer, applicant, thanked staff for their help with the project. He noted the City Logo on the pylon. He indicated the Logo takes away from the clean look from the sign. George Bloomfield, Bloomfield Group, indicated the video is a good addition; however, he stated that the sign would look better without the City Logo. He recommended the lettering of the word "Lake Elsinore" be block. . u 6 Agenda Item # ~ ~ Page 6 of 9 ri n 'Steven Craig, President of Craig Realty Group, gave a brief outline of the ' project. He indicated they would be willing to offer3% of video time to be used for promoting City events including the City's Logo. Commissioner Flores indicated he was sorry to hear of the decreasing business. He indicated once the Commission approves this project, it would inspire other companies to have a similar sign. He asked if the sign would be advertising any other businesses. Steven Craig responded there would not be. He noted the types of other advertising would be missing children and possibly honoring veterans. Commissioner Mendoza liked the idea of having the option to have the City's Logo. He indicated he is happy to hear that the applicant is going to advertise a City event and not an event outside of Lake Elsinore. Vice-Chairman Gonzales recommended approval of the' project. Commissioner Zanelli appreciates all the effort working with staff. He stated it is a fine project. Chairman O'Neal indicated he approves .the project and is a welcome improvement. It was motioned by Vice-Chairman Gonzales, seconded by Commissioner Mendoza to adopt Resolution No. 2008-27, approving Uniform Sign Program No. 2007-07. The vote resulted in the following: AYES: CHAIRMAN O'NEAL VICE-CHAIRMAN GONZALES COMMISSIONER FLORES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER ZANELLI NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE STAFF COMMENTS (\ Public Works Director/City Engineer. Manager Seumalo commented on the following: 7 Agenda Item # ~ Page 7 of9 . He spoke of Franklin Street that is under construction. He stated the project should ["'\ ~ be completed within the next few weeks. . . V . . He spoke of the drainage improvement project at Walnut/Frasier Street and indicated it would go before City Council to award the project. Construction should begin sometime in April. ~ . Director of Community Development Preisendanz commented on the following: " . No comments. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Chairman O'Neal commented on the following: . He spoke of the Lakeshore Overlay area and indicated, when the owners purchased the lots, they were aware of what could and could not be built on the land. He noted not only are there code issues, but also Army Corps of Engineers issues which make it very difficult for lots to be developed. Commissioner Mendoza commented on the following: .. He thanked staff and the public for addressing the concerns with the Lakeshore Overlay area. o Commissioner Flores commented on the following: . He thanked staff for their hard work. He spoke of the Lakeshore Overlay issues and felt that the issues would more than likely go before City Council. Commissioner Zanelli commented on the following: . He thanked staff for their work. Commissioner Gonzales commented on the following: . He spoke of the continued issues with the Lakeshore Overlay area and indicated that something needs to be done to resolve the issues. ADJOURNMENT It was motioned by Commissioner Mendoza, seconded by Commissioner Flores to adjourn to the April 1 , 2008 Regular Planning Commission meeting at 6:00 P.M. located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA. 92530. The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m. u 8 Agenda Item # ~ Page 8 of 9 n ("'I (\ , - MICHAEL O'NEAL, CHAIRMAN PLANNING COMMISSION Respectfully Submitted, DANA PORCHE OFFICE SPECIALIST III ATTEST: ROLFE M. PREISENDANZ DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 9 Agenda Item # ~ Page 9 of 9 n (1 , n MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING' . CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE' . 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2008 DRAFT CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 P.M. Chairman Zanelli called the meeting to order at 6:09 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Mendoza led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL PRESENT: CHAIRMAN ZANELLI VICE-CHAIRMAN FLORES COMMISSIONER GONZALES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER O'NEAL ABSENT: NONE PUBLIC COMMENTS None. STAFF PRESENT Also present were Director of Community Development Preisendanz, Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo, Associate Planner Carlson, Planning Technician Bitterolf, and Office Specialist Porche. , PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVES CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO.1 The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar for Planning Commi~sion approval:" . . 1. Minutes for the Followina Plannina Commission Meetina(s) a. Regular Planning Commission Meeting of April 1, 2008 b. Regular Planning Commission Meeting of August 5, 2008 1 Agenda Item # ~ Page 1 of4 Recommendation: Approved as submitted. o It was moved by Commissioner O'Neal, and seconded by Commissioner Mendoza to approve Consent Calendar Item No.1. The following vote resulted: ... AYES: CHAIRMAN ZANELLI VICE-CHAIRMAN FLORES COMMISSIONER GONZALES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER O'NEAL NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE PUBLIC HEARING ITEM{S) None. BUSINESS ITEM{S) o 2. Uniform Sion Prooram No. 2008-03 (Trevi Lanes) Chairman Zanelli indicated the item before the Commission is a Sign Program for Trevi Lanes. Director of Community Development Preisendanz introduced Associate Planner Carlson, and indicated he would provide the Commission with the reading of the Staff Report, Vice-Chairman Flores recused himself from the meeting due to pending issues relative to the personal stolen vehicle on'the applicant's property, Commissioner O'Neal recused himself due to a recent discussion with the applicant regarding campaign contributions, however; it was clearly indicated by Commissioner O'Neal that no contributions had been received. . AssoCiate Planner Carlson provided a presentation for Uniform Sign Program No, 2008-03. He indicated staff recommends approval of the project based on the Findings, and is subject to the Conditions of Approval. He indicated that, the applicant was not present at the meeting. o 2 Agenda Item # .l..b Page 2 of 4 () ., J n n Director of Community Development Preisendanz indicated the applicant would be. required to obtain building permits for the signs. He stated this is just for the Planning approval. Chairman Zanelli asked staff. if the applicant has read and signed. the "Acknowledgement of the Conditions of Approval." Associate Planner Carlson stated "yes." Chairman Zanelli noted the landscaping issue which has not yet been resolved and requested staff to follow up on the issue. It was motioned by Commissioner Mendoza, second by Commissioner Gonzales to adopt Resolution 2008-69, approving Uniform Sign Program No. 2008-03: The following vote resulted: AYES: CHAIRMAN ZANELLI COMMISSIONER GONZALES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: VICE-CHAIRMAN FLORES COMMISSIONER O'NEAL Vice Chairman Flores and Commissioner O'Neal returned to the meeting. STAFF COMMENTS Public Works Director/City Engineer Manager Seumalo commented on the following: . He spoke of the Capital Improvement Project known as th~ Fire Station at Rosetta Canyon and the Rosetta Canyon Park which would go before City Council for award on August 26th as well as the impact improvements at State Route 74 and 1-15. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Commissioner O'Neal commented on the following: No comments. 3 Agenda Item # Jl> Page 3 of 4 Commissioner Mendoza commented on the following: No comments. Commissioner Gonzales commented on the. following: No comments. Vice Chairman Flores commented on the following: . He noted the candidate in the audience and welcomed them to the meeting. Chairman Zanelli commented on the following:.. No comments. ADJOURNMENT It was motioned by Chairman Zanelli, seconded by Commissioner O'Neal to adjoum to the August 25,2008 Regular Planning Commission meeting l:!t 6:00 p.m. located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA. 92530. The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 6:18 p.m. AXEL ZANELLI, CHAIRMAN PLANNING COMMISSION Respectfully Submitted, DANA PORCHE OFFICE SPECIALIST III ATTEST: ROLFE M. PREISENDANZ DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 4 Agenda Item # -.lJ:> Page 4 of 4 o u () n n '. ' (\ - MINUTES DRAFT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2,2008 CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 P.M. Vice-Chairman Flores called the meeting toOrder at 6:04 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner O'Neal led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL PRESENT: VICE-CHAIRMAN FLORES COMMISSIONER GONZALES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA . COMMISSIONER O'NEAL ABSENT: CHAIRMAN ZANELLI PUBLIC COMMENTS None STAFF PRESENT Also present were Director of Community Development Preisendanz, Planning Manager Weiner, Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo, Project Planner Miller, Planning Technician Bitterolf, and Office Specialist Porche. PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVES CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NOS. 1 & 2 The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar for Planning Commission approval: 1. Minutes for the FollowinQ PlanninQ Commission MeetinQ(s) a. Regular Planning Commission Meeting of May 6, 2008 Recommendation: Approved as submitted. 1 Agenda Item # k Page 1 of5 2. Minor Desion Review of a Sinole Familv Residence located at 419 North Lowell St. o Recommendation: Approved as submitted It was moved by Commissioner Mendoza, and seconded by Commissioner O'Neal to approve the Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 and 2 The following vote resulted: AYES: VICE-CHAIRMAN FLORES COMMISSIONER GONZALES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER O'NEAL NOES: NONE ABSENT: CHAIRMAN ZANELLI ABSTAIN: NONE PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S) 3. Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-22 and Industrial Desion Review No. 2007-04. for r' a Mini-Storaoe Facilitv at the Corner of Corydon and Palomar Street U Vice-Chairman Flores opened the Public Hearing at 6:09 p.m. and indicated that this item is requested to be continued to the October 7, 2008 Regular Planning Commission Meeting. He requested any public speakers on this item. There being no public speakers, Vice-Chairman Flores requested a motion. It was motioned by Commissioner Gonzales, seconded by Commissioner Mendoza to continue Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-22 and Industrial Design Review No. 2007-04 for a Mini-Storage Facility at the Corner of Corydon and Palomar Street. The following vote'resulted: AYES: VICE-CHAIRMAN FLORES COMMISSIONER GONZALES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA' COMMISSIONER O'NEAL NOES: NONE ABSENT: CHAIRMAN ZANELLI ABSTAIN: NONE o -,\ 2 AgendaItem # ~ <L Page 2 of5 rl Business Items (\ n None Informational Items Director of Community Development Preisendanz requested the Commission to consider having an extra Planning Commission meeting to be held on September 30, 2008. Commissioner O'Neal inquired how long the meeting would last. Planning Manager Weiner indicated the meeting shouldn't be too lengthy. He indicated, due to the General Plan Update being scheduled for the September 16th Planning Commission meeting, it was suggested to have an extra meeting in September to allow for other projects to be presented. Commissioner O'Neal suggested having the items discussed at the October 7th regular Planning Commission Meeting. . Commissioner Mendoza concurred on having the items heard at the meeting on October 7th. . Vice-Chairman Flores requested a motion. It was motioned by Commissioner Mendoza, seconded by Commissioner Gonzales to not have an extra meeting on September 30th 2008:. . The following vote resulted: AYES: VICE-CHAIRMAN FLORES COMMISSIONER GONZALES. COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER O'NEAL NOES: NONE ABSENT: CHAIRMAN ZANELLI ABSTAIN: NONE STAFF COMMENTS Public Works Director/City Engineer Manager Seumalo commented on the following: . He spoke of the revisions to the Rosetta Canyon improvements which would go before City Council. 3 Fire Station plans and park Agenda Item # ~ Page 3 of5 . He spoke of the Grand Avenue overlay project which would be going out for bid. () PLANNING COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Commissioner O'Neal commented on the following: . He spoke of the upcoming General Plan meeting to take place on September 16th and inquired when the revised copy of the General Plan Update would be distributed. . The Director of Community Development Preisendanz indicated staff is currently working on the General Plan Map. He indicated that staff would mail out the notice of Public Hearing ten days in advance of the September 16th meeting. He noted that at the meeting there would be copies of the before and after versions of the General Plan Amendment. He indicated staff would provide a PowerPoint. Commissioner Mendoza commented on the following: No comments. Commissioner Gonzales commented on the following: . He inquired if there was an area set aside for medical facilities on the Master Plan. ,". U The Director of Community Development Preisendanz indicated that medical facilities are permitted in certain General Plan designations. . He expressed his concerns regarding weed abatement in certain areas that needed attention, specifically on Lash Avenue. The Director of Public Works Seumalo responded, the Commission's concerns would be forwarded to the weed abatement staff. . He expressed his concerns with the City's campground site on Riverside Drive and Lincoln. Director of Community Development Preisendanz indicated that the Director of the Lake & Aquatics Department Pat Kilroy is working on those issues. Vice-Chairman Flores commented on the following: . He inquired about the landscaping around the unfinished area of the Summerly project, particularly around the entrance of the community. He suggested having staff present a solution so this would not happen. aga,in. He suggested having entrances to model home complexes landscaped first, in case of a default should occur. o 4 Agenda Item # ~ Page 4 of5 rl n n , Director of Community Development Preisendanz indicated he believes the project has a Condition of Approval that requires perimeter landscaping and would have staff look into it. ADJOURNMENT It was motioned by Commissioner Gonzales, seconded by Commissioner O'Neal to adjourn to the September 16, 2008, Regular Planning Commission meeting at 6:00 p.m. located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA. 92530. The Planning Commission meeting adjoumed at 6:35 p.m. JIMMY FLORES, VICE CHAIRMAN PLANNING COMMISSION Respectfully Submitted, DANA PORCHE OFFICE SPECIALIST III ATTEST: ROLFE M. PREISENDANZ DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 5 Agenda Item # ~C- Page 5 of5 " r\ () n MINUTES HOUSING ELEMENT WORKSHOP CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 . WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20,2008 DRAFT CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 P.M. 1. Housina Element Workshop Planning Manager Weiner called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. . He indicated Virginia Viado, with Hogle-Ireland would provide a presentation regarding the Housing Element which is a portion of the General Plan. He stated he has received many calls pertaining to the General Plan Update; however, indicated the present meeting focuses on the Housing Element, which includes regional housing needs, how the City would meet those needs and other aspects of the Housing Element. He indicated there would be a tentatively scheduled General Plan Update meeting on September 16, 2008, atthe City's Cultural Center. , Virginia Viado, Hogle-Ireland provided a presentation which outlined the regional housing needs. She outlined what the City has accomplished since 2002 including implemented programs. She stated the City has adopted a Density Bonus Program.. which would allow between 5-20% of the units over what is established for the base density for a particular site. She noted the increase would be based on the provision of affordable housing within a development. She noted the City constructed over 1,500 moderate and 3,000 above-moderate affordable housing units since 2002. She indicated there are still some programs that are important and should be. implemented such as the Inclutionary Housing Ordinance, which would mandate residential development to satisfy a 15% affordable housing obligation. She indicated that there is also collaboration with non profit developers to approve and construct affordable housing development. She noted that there needs to be some amendments to the zoning code to allow emergency and homeless shelters in various zones. She indicated this relates directly to State Law that was recently adopted in Senate Bill 2. She noted the City is still working on the Draft Housing Element document for the public to review, and plans to have it completed by mid September or early October. . Dan Uhlry, resident, spoke of the City's very low, low, and Section 8 Housing. He noted the past four years have not been successful. He noted that Forecast, Pardee and Rosetta Canyon Homes paid in-lieu fees for low-income housing, which was to be built at a different location, yet nothing has been built. He asked where the money has gone. He stated that he is pleased that the City is trying to do something now. o 1 Agenda Item # ~ . Page 1 of2 Ron Hewison spoke on behalf of HOPE, He advised the public that HOPE is a U local Food Pantry that serves several segments of the community, including the" senior program. He noted the monthly income for seniors to qualify for the program is $1,276 per month or lower. He indicated they also have programs for grandparents raising grandchildren, single parents raising teens and the disabled at the age of 50+. He noted all of their programs 'are income driven with the income verified. He stated the incomes that HOPE uses are from TEFAP and CDSG Funds. He spoke on how HOPE works with families on Section 8 and works with non-profits on Emergency Shelter Grants, essentially motel vouchers. He indicated that he is. delighted to see the'City is reviewing the Housing Element and he would assist in any way he could. ADJOURNMENT Planning Manager Weiner adjourned the Housing Element Workshop at 6:35 p.m. TOM WEINER, PLANNING MANAGER Respectfully Submitted, (.) DANA PORCH~ OFFICE SPECIALIST III ATTEST: ROLFE M. PREISENDANZ DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT " o 2 Agenda Item # -.ld Page 2 of2 r\ CITY OF ~ LAKE 6LSiNO~ , I . ~- DREAM E,XTREMEw REPo.RT TO. PLANNING Co.MMISSlo.N . FRo.M: , Ho.No.RABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS o.F THE PLANNING Co.MMISSlo.N Ro.LFE M. PREISENDANZ, DIRECTo.R o.F Co.MMUNITY DEVELo.PMENT TO.: DATE: , SEPTEMBER 16, 2008 SUBJECT: GENERAL PLAN UPDATE AND ENVIRo.NMENTAL IMPACT REPo.RT APPLICANT: THE CITY o.F LAKE ELSINo.RE r; PRo.JECT Lo.CATlo.N The project location includes the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Lake Elsinore,the City's Sphere of Influence and the Ci,ty'sPlanning Areas. ' BACKGRo.UND , '. At their regularly scheduled meeting on April 15, 2008, the. Planning Commission considered the Comprehensive General Plan Update. City Staff presented an overview of the project highlighting the various cbmponents of the General Plan. Subsequently, the City's General Plan consultant, "ICS International Jones & Stokes", provided a Power Point presentation. I Following the presentation, the Commission took testimony from various individuals who had submitted a "Request to Speak" form. A total of twenty-eight (28) "Request to Speak" forms were submitted to the Planning Commission. Of the twenty-eight (28) forms submitted, the Planning Commission,heard eighteen (18) speakers. Because there were ten (10) Request to Speak forms left to consider, the Planning Commission voted to continue the public hearing on the Ge'neral Plan to its next regularly scheduled meeting on April 29, 2008. ' n On April 29, 2008 the Planning Commission heard the ten (10) outstanding Requests to' Speak and additional land use requests and concerns relative to the General Plan Update. Vigorous discussion occurred relative to the areas along the lake edge (specifically along Lakeshore Drive), Country Club Heights and other areas around City. Items that drew specific attention included concerns :on the Circulation Plan, Pacific Clay land uses and , . ! AOENDAlTEfo1 NO. PACE , 2- OF d- 'I General Plan Update September 16, 2008 Page 2 of6 .~ u circulation pertaining thereto and inclusion of and/or concerns with the relationship between the General Plan and the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP). Although staff was able to answer several of the concerns that were raised, additional time was requested to analyze the feasibility of actual land use change requests. After collecting all public testimony on April 29, 2008, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. At the regularly scheduled meeting of May 6, 2008, Chairman O'Neal requested that another public hearing be added to the Planning Commission Agenda for May 20,2008, for the limited purpose of allowing the public to comment on staff's responses to the land use change requests that were made by members of the public at the previous two public hearings. The Commission unanimously agreed to add another public hearing on May 20, 2008. Notice wa's duly posted and published. On May 20, 2008, staff presented (5) five items for Planning Commission consideration, including the newly created Lakeside Residential land uses and other revisions to the Draft Preferred Land Use Plan. The Commission directed staff to look into various land use changes in order to accommodate individuals who presented concerns during the public comment period. Since May, staff has conducted extensive analysis of the land use change requests through numerous site visits, meetings with stakeholders and continued review of the General Plan Update and Draft District Plan text in response to the Planning Commission's direction to "fine tune" land uses. This investigation has uncovered many errors in both the GIS mapping and text of the General Plan Update. Staff has catalogued these errors. o The purpose of this Staff Report is to outline the changes that staff recommends be made to the General Plan Land Use Map, and the General Plan Update and District Plan text. Some of the recommended land use changes are listed below while others are catalogued in the attached matrix of land use requests. Each recommended land use change presented below is in alphabetical order District by District. Recommended text changes can be tracked by deleted text being shown as strike thr-ough text and added text being shown as italic/bolded/underlined text. RECOMMENDED CHANGES IN THE DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE Recommended Chanae No.1: Chapter 2 Community Form Based on staff's best professional judgment, it'recommendsthat the proposed "Lakeside Residential" land use, which will be added to Chapter 2 Section 2.3.3 (Land Use ' Designations) ofthe Draft General Plan, be modified in order to allow more flexibility, while maintaining "Scenic Vantage Points". The revised description would read as follows: ,"", V AGEND.I\,ITEM . 2- PAGELOF~ r~ General Plan Update September 16, 2008 Page 3 of 6 This designation provides for.custom single family homes that provide orientation and accessibility to the lake for private use only. Residential densities for new subdivisions should not exceed one, (1) dwelling unit per 10,000 net square feet. o Floor Area Ratio (FAR) and lot coverage shall be calculated on the area of the 0 , . property remaining above the ('Ordinary High Water Mark'~ Development should. as much as possible. provide scenic vistas between homes which could be enioved bv pedestrians as well as local residents. Inaress and earess as well as environmental constraints should be items of particular attention within this land use cateaorv. ! i . Recommended ChanaeNo.2.: Chflpter 2 Community Form , I ' Under Section 2.3.3 Land Use D,esignatic)ns (Residential), staff recommends that additional flexibility and appropriate ranges should be added and modified as to the various residential/and uses. The following 'are those recommendations: 2.3.3 Land Use Designations n Low Density' This designation provides for single-family detached homes, secondary residential units, hobby farming and keeping of animals, public and quasi-public uses, and similar and compatible uses. Clustered single-family development may also be encouraged within this designation to minimize grading requirements and impacts to environmentally sensitive areas. Residential densities sl=lmlls'Ret exsees shall be between one 1 and 3 dwelling units per net acre. I I I This designation provides for single-family detached homes, secondary residential units, public and quasi-public uses, and similar and compatible uses. Residential densities shall be between 4-~ and 6 dwelling units !per net acre. I Recommended Chanae No.3: Chapter 2 Community Form I Low-Medium Density n Considering that the Preferred Land Use Plan legend separates the land uses identified as "Open Space" and "Recreational" and more importantly, since these two land uses are very distinct in their functions as land use~, staff is recommending that these two land uses, as o. I ' shown on Page 2-18, be separated and defined as follows: I I , , i AGENDA ITEM "2- PAGE 3- OF ;;l..L1 General Plan Update September 16, 2008 Page 4 of 6 o Open Space . This desianation provides for public and private areas of permanent open SPace. and allows for passive and/or active private and public recreation. Open Space and passive recreation areas include State and local parks. . Bureau of Land Manaaement lands. MSHCP land and the Cleveland National Forest. Recreation This desianation provides for active and commercial recreation facilities such as water-oriented recreational uses. All commercial recreation facilitv development would be reQuired to have exceptional architecture and/or site desiQn and/or amenities and should not exceed an. FAR of .35. Recommended Chanae No.4: Chapter 2 Community Form In order to allow a wider flexibility of uses in the General Commercial land use designation (See Page 2-18 of the Draft General Plan Document) staff recommends the following. boldedlunderlined text be added: -- U General Commercial This designation provides for retail, services, restaurants, professional and administrative offices, hotels and motels, mixed use projects, public and quasi- . public uses, and similar and compatible uses. The FAR shall not exceed 0.40., General Commercial property within 300' of Interstate 15 may allow such uses that tvpically reQuire extensive floor area. Typical "freeway oriented businesses" would include home improvement stores. furniture stores. auto dealerships. liQht automotive services and larae office buildinas. Wholesale distribution. warehousina. and manufacturina may also be allowed as an incidental use to these "freeway oriented businesses". Recommended Chanae No. 5: Chapter 2 Community Form, On Page 2-20 of the Draft General Plan document is a section entitled "Specific Plan Areas". Staff has determined that although this section is critical in the sense of reaffirming the importance of a Specific Plans and their correlation to this General plan, requiring minimum acreage for Specific Plans is too restrictive. As such staff is recommending the following change: o AGENDA ITEM 2- PAGE~OF~ r\ General Plan Update September 16, 2008 Page 5 of6 (\ '1") ( . Specific Planning Areas , The Specific Plan land u~e designation identifies territory whose zoning is governed by existing, approved specific plans. For those areas, the designated uses contained in each spebific plan are the governing land uses. . Specific Plans -- I . do not sunset; they remain ivalid until revoked pursuant to State Law. , Tho City may sonsidor ado~tioR of a nO'tl Specifls ~laR if the pr-ojest '/Jill inslude agg or mere Fl3sidential units or onsofR~ass 250 or mor-e asr-es of laREI. Tt-lo Planned Unit Oo>:olo~mo~t Ominancoshould Iao \lsod ror mastor ~Iannod . ~r-ejoGts 'llithloss than aQg 'units or \lndor 2a9 acres. It is intended........ (Leave the remaining text). ' . 'I I . Recommended Chanae No.6: Chapter 2 Community Form I Although the General Plan Advisoh- Committee had discussed the possibility of an . "elevated" pedestrian route along the lake edge shoreline, staff determined that the feasibility, and cost of such an endeavor is not recommended, considering the issues . relative to private property rights andiaccess. Considering this staff is recommending the' deletion of the section entitled "Lake Edge Parkway" found on Page 2-39 in Chapter 2 Community Form. Staff also recommends that references to an "elevated" parkway along the shore line of the Lake be removed from all General Plan documents unless proposed within the public right of way or on pOblic property. i RECOMMENDED CHANGES IN THE DRAFT DISTRICT PLANS I Recommended Chanae No.1: Co~ntry Club Heights District , . . Since staff has continually stressed f9 stakeh~lders within the City that legally created lots are recognized as potentially buildable, provided they meet all development laws, Staff recommends the deletion of the folldwing on Page CCH-5: I I . , Tho Country Clula Hei€lhtG OistriGt is seRsideFSd an "antiquated sulldivision", a term gonor=ally a~~liod te sUBdivision Ffla~s that WOFS sFSated ~rior te modern requir-ements that S\lladivisiens of land ee r-eviowed anEl a~~Feved lay losal €Io'lemment befor-e they fRay be resemed. I" . '. Recommended Chanae No.2: Draft District Plan Document I As previously indicated Staff has determined that the inclusion and proposal of an , "elevated" pedestrian parkway is problematic. Staff recommends deleting all references to the walkway in the Draft District Plan document. Where possible, Staff recommends including the concept of a multi-porpose trail within public rights-of-way and public I I AGENDA ITEM 2 I ~GE~OF~ I I General Plan Update September 16, 2008 Page 6 of 6 /~ U properties to encourage recreational activities around the Lake. Environmental Determination A Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) was prepared for the project in accordance with Section 15084 of the State CEQA Guidelines.. The DEIR was provided to the Planning Commission prior to the April 15, 2008 public hearing. The DEIR provides the necessary environmental clearances and analyses necessary for the Preferred Land Use alternative presented in the Draft General Plan Update. The DEIR represents the City's independent judgment and complies with the terms of CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines. The DEIR does not evaluate the potential emiii'onmental impacts of the recommended revised land use map and corresponding text amendments that will be necessary and appropriate if the Planning Commission accepts staff's recommendation. Recommendation Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that the proposed land use map in the Draft General Plan Update be revised as recommend by staff and that all necessary u. and appropriate changes to the text of the proposed General Plan Update be completed . and the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) be revised and recirculated, if necessary, prior to presentment of the Final EIR and General Plan Update to the City Council for. adoption. .. . Prepared By: Rolfe M. Preisendanz Director of Community Development Approved By: Rolfe M. Preisendanz, .II^^^ ________ Director of Community Development I ,yy~ Attachments: . 1. Originally Circulated District Plan Land Use Maps. (11 x17 folded) 2. Revised District Plan Land Use Maps. (11x17 folded) 3. Matrix of requested and proposed revisions to preferred land use map. 4. May 20, 2008 approved Planning Commission Minutes. ~--...... IV AGENDA ITEM "2- PAGE Ja... OF ~ r ( \ District Proposed Plan COMMENTER GPU Request(s) Recommended land Use Changes land use .. . . , A1berhill Wants Residential 1 AlB Eugene Gabrych Specific Mixed Use or No Action. leave as SP. Plan Commercial Mixed Use . .. A1berhill Wants SP use and 2 AlB Hardy Strozier Specific extractive overlay Apply SP and extractive overlay Plan Requests that City apply a Specific Plan , designation to the No change recommended. Staff LMD and Pacific Clay propertY recommends that the land use remain 3 ALB Hardy Strozier . GC with a based upon a as designated in Column D. Unless DA conceptual land use and until a specific plan is actually . Overlay. bubble map to be used approved for the property, a specific . in formulating eventual plan designation cannot be applied. Specific Plan for the . property ,I, Change land use , designation for a few . slivers of land along 4 ALB Hardy Strozier LMD Lake Street from LMD Change land use designation from LMD to SP because those to A1berhill Specific Plan slivers were part of the originally approved Alberhill Specific Plan . . According to Urban Crossroads, analysis of 4 dwelling units per acre . LMD and Requested that the compared to the requested 6 dwelling 5 ALB Steve Miles GC with a Pacific Clay Area be units per acre is immaterial.since the - DA analyzed at 6 dwelling traffic counts analyzed would result in Overlay. units per acre. the same circulation roadway classification as proposed in this General Plan. Staff changed City Move City boundaryline to include 6 ALB Staff Pacific Clay Pacific Clay territory within the City's Boundary boundary , - I I I I General Plan Update I . . land Use Requests I AGENDA ITEM NO. PACE 7 2- OF :;)..'1 General Plan Update Land Use Requests District Proposed Plan COMMENTER GPU Request(s) Recommended Land Use Changes land use .. Appropriate request if we are going to East Lake Wants density bonus 7 'BPD Adam Dodge Specific included in RMU like ,it have to recirculate DEIR anyway; RMU Plan is for CMU allows for up to 35 DUlac so it is probably OK'to include in CMU . East Lake Requested expansion ,Expand Bali" Park District pursuant to 8 BPD Adam Dodge Specific, Plan of Ball Park District request , . . Wants General No change necessary because 9 BUS Bart Pebbles GC Commerical property was already designated as GC. Wants designation to , be General Leave as Busihess Professional (BP). 10 BUS Christos Smyrniotis BP Commercial to build a BP would allow Gas station with gas station @ Conditional Use Permit Riverside/Collier . . Nochange recommended, leave as 11 BUS Danny Brose CMU Wants HDR CMU. City's vision is that this area remain consistent with ongoing , development in the area , No change recommended, leave as 12 BUS Don Summers CMU WanisHDR, not BP or CMU. City's vision is that this area LDR remain consistent with ongoing development in the area , 13 BUS Fred Hatami See response to Christos Smyrniotis . , 14 BUS Joseph and Rudolph BP Wants to keep currert Change land use designation to GC Lacayo GC' " . Parcel currently owned , by RDA; GPU Change land use designation to L1. 15 BUS. Mike Quirk PI proposes PI. Mike Area is in middle of Limited Industrial. , wants Residential Changed to General'Commercial, 16 BUS Mike Quirk LI Wants Freeway which would allow ''freeway oriented" Business type bsuinesses with incidental " , distribution, . ,. 17 BUS Peter Reynen HDR Wants HDR ' No change necessary because property was already designated HDR AGENDA ITEM NO. PAGE e 2- OF :l- q /....... U D 10 r ( \ District ~roposed Plan COMMENTER GPU Request(s) Recommended land Use Changes land use , , 18 BUS Sean and Max LI Wants one of the Change not recommended Harrison parcels to be HDR , , 19 BUS Walter Page and, Floodway Wants GC Change land use designation to Tim Fleming General Commercial Staff recommends that the majority of CCH to 20 CCH Staff LDR the south of Riverside Make change (See Draft Country Club Drive be changed to Heights District Plan) HR to preserve I Hillsides, , . , ' Staff recommends that r,21 the property along Make change (See Draft Country Club CCH Staff LDR Strickland be changed Heights District Plan) to BP and MDR as - shown on CCH Map , , , , Staff recommends that . Area along Strickland and "Four 22 CCH Staff the CCH boundry Corners" should be removed from , changes CCH " Staff Recommends HR 23 CCH Staff MDR for property on corner Change land use designation to HR of Palm Street and Riverside Drive 'I ' Staff recommends that property to east of , 24 CCH Staff LMD Dryden and South of Change land use designation to LDR Arnold be changed to LD.R due to topography , , . AGENDA ITEM NO. 2- PACE 't OF '" , i i, , General Plan, Update' Land Use Requests i ' q District Plan Proposed GPU land use COM MENTER 25 CCH HR Staff 26 PI& Floodway .CCH Staff 27 CCH LDR Douglas Norfolk 28 CCH LMD Elbert Smith 29 'CCH Joesph Huband HR ...,.. 30 CCH Joesph Huband HR General Plan Update. land Use Requests Request(s) Staff recommends that property north of Turnbull Avenue and South of Baker Street be changed to LDR to allow mor f1exibilty in Density. Staff recommends that property on northeast . corner of Riverside . Drive and Stickland be . removed from CCH Concerned about his home if designation is changed to recreational Wants to keep GC . Wants area to stay MD; does not want Hillside Res Wants MDR along Strickland Recommended Land Use Changes O. .' . Change land use designation to LDR Change land use designation to " . Business District Change land use designation to Hillside Residential Change land use designation to NC o Change land use designatio!,! to LMD as indicated on Country Club Heights District Plan. Change land use designation to MDR along Strickland 31 CCH John Outhuijse LMD Wants to keep GC Change land use designation to NC Doesn't want his parcels. down-zoned; Change not recommended. Keep land 32 CCH Miguel Flores HR 'Too difficult to build; use designation as HR in order to . Leave zoning as maintain hillsides , combo of R1, RZ, R3 -. 33 CCH Richard Knapp LMD Wants to keep GC Change land use designation to NC . . 34 CCH Robert Cartier GC . Wants to continue No change recommended. Keep land i;"-,,\ ready mix plant use designation as GC i~ AClENCA ITEM NO. 2- PAGE 10 OF ~q I I General Plan Update I Land Use Requests I . ( \ Proposed . District Plan COM MENTER GPU Request(s) Recommended Land Use Changes land use . .. 35 CCH Tim and Denise LDR Wants to keep NC Change land use designation to NC Fleming zone Wants Res but he did No change recommended. Keep land 36 CCH Wayne Gunter HR not identify what use designation as HR. Topography .. density he wants limits residential uses to HR 37 ELD Colin Drukker ELSP Wants established max No Action Needed density for SPs . Current map shows .." ~ Elemeritary School in Remove school label from current 38 ELD Leonard Leichnitz ELSP wrong place; Move location. Relocate school symbol in indicator into Summerly ELSP in accordance with the ELSP. . JJ Swanson O'Neal , 39 HDD & Ed Lambert MD~ Wants to maintain GC Change land use designation to GC Wants CMU at Flint 40 HDD Joseph Banayan RMU and Spring; Letter Change land use designation to CMU . requests GC or CMU ( \ 41 HDD Raul Rubio MDR Wants to keep HD No change recommended. Surrounding use is MDR. 42 HDD Rich Wygand RMU ' . Wants to keep GC Recommend changing land use to PI , Wants property on the No change recommended - due to north side of Graham property value increases over the 43 HDD Susan Holtan RMU between Riley and . previous years, and existing Scrivener to be kept development. resid"ntial . 44 HDD Staff CMU Cultural Center should Recommend changing land use to. PI be Public/Institutional .. City Hall Site should be 45 HDD Staff CMU Public/lnstitutional(PI) Recommend changing land use to PI . 46 HDD Staff RMU SCE Transformer Site Recommend changing land use to PI . on Spring Should be PI . 47 HDD Staff MDR public Works Yard Recommend changing land use to PI .. should be PI . . .. n . AGENDA ITEM NO. 1- . PAGE---LL-OF ;)..'1 General Plan Update Land Use Requests Proposed . . District Plan COM MENTER GPU Request(s) Recommeflded Land Use Changes land use . Staff recommends an expansion of CMU Recommend changing land use along 48 HDD Staff MDR along Spring Street, Spring Street, east of the outflow east of outflow channel to CMU channel. . Properties located on ." south and along Recommend changing land use for Graham Avenue, west 49 HDD Staff RMU of Post Office should property on South and, along Graham designated BP due to Avenue, west of Post Office to BP existina develooment Properties located Recommend changing land use between Graham and 50 HDD Staff RMU Limited Avenue should designation for properties located designated HDR due to between Graham and Limited Avenue existing development toHDR . , Staff recommends that Recommend extending the Downtown 51 HDD Staff Downtown Overlay be extended down to Lake Overlay to the Lake (See HDD Map) Staff Recommends . property along and Recommend extending property along 52 HDD Staff HDR north of Lakeshore and north of Lakeshore Drive and Drive and across from across from the Senior Center to RMU Senior Center be (See HDD Map) chanQed to RMU 53 HDD Shoreh Cohanim- RMU Wants to CMU Change land use designation to CMU Banayan , 54 HDD Steve Hunter MDR Wants property to Change land use designation to HD remain HD 55 LED Abel Gonzalez MDR , Wants to keep GC Change land use designation to GC '. " 56 LED Douglas Norfolk R Wants to Develop Change'land use designation to Lakeside Residential 57 LED Jacquelyn Linden R Wants to keep Change land use designation to residential Lakeside Residential Concerned can't do Change land use designation to 58 LED Joesph Huband R anything wi recreational parcels Lakeside Residential AGENDA ITEM NO. PACE /2- :2-.., OF ~q o o v (' General Plan Update I. '. land Use Requests I . r \ Proposed District COMMENTER GPU Request(s) Recommended Land Use Changes , Plan land use , 59 LED Paul Castano R Wants R-3 & GC No Action Needed' . From County's Delete the concept of an "elevated" Lakeland Village within pedestrian boardwalk around the Lake 60 LED Pete Dawson City's SOl; Does not from General Plan unless the . want bikepath around boardwalk is designated in Public Right lake; sued city in past '. of Way or Public Property . 61 LED Ricardo and MDR Wants to keep GC . Change land use designation to GC . Guadalupe Gutierrez '. '. 62 LED Ronald Slavick .. R Wants Residential and No Change Recommended, In ':Cove Commercial Area". Leave as Recreational . 63 LED Sonia and Sunil CMU and R Wants RMU, not CMU Change land use designation to RMU Shah - 64 LED Tom Chen RMU Wants to keep GC Change land use designation to GC 65 LED Brian Dahl MDR Wants io keep dc Change land use designation to GC . Recommends area .. around campground Change land use designation for 66 LED Staff RMU and along Riverside campground and along Riverside Drive Drive be changed to to Recreational (See LED Map) Recreational Staff recommends that Open APN 363-090-007 be Change land use designation for APN 67 LED Staff Space changed from Open 363-090-007 to HR (See LED Map) Space to Hillside Residential' . . 68 LED Clorinda Chip LMD Wants to keep GC Change land use designation to GC ('> ACENDA ITEM NO. PACE (3) :2-. OF~q General Plan Update land Use Requests District Proposed Plan COMMENTER GPU Request{s) Recommended Land .Use Changes land use . . . 69 , LEH Barton Crandall GC Wants CMU, not GC Change land use designation to CMU . 70 LEH Charles "Joe" Questions Answered Question Answered Tunstall . 71 LEH . Danny Brose HR '.' Wanted HDR Change land use designation to CMU (per Planning Commission) Wants Freeway- Change land use designation to CMU 72 . LEH David Wensley HR . Business and MD to (per Planning Commission) HD 73 LEH Don Summers ..HR Wants GC and MDR. Change land use designation to CMU .. (per Planning Commission) . . . E of 1-15; Concerned Donna Francin on how adding Comm. - 74 LEH {President of HR will affect downtown Change land use designation to CMU and Main Str.; Wants , (per Planning Commission) Tuscany HOA) LM or MDR; Traffic Issues? . Wants approved SP Change land use designation to 75 LEH Erik Lunde HR designation on Sovalass Spyglass'SP . Change land use designation to HR - 76 LEH . Jack Reimer -LMD Wants MDR Error in GPU and because of toooaraohv land use should be HR 77 LEH Jamie Pabon LMD GPU shows LMD but Change land use designation to GC wants GC .. . Property was part of 78 LE!-J John Johnson HR Arinex #77 but should Change land use designation to NC not be HR; Wants NC . 79 LEH Phil Deol HR Wants mix of GC, Change land use designation to CMU MDR, and HDR (per Plan nino Commission) 80 LEH Robert Krause HR Wants LMD Change land use designation to LMD 81 LEH Santiago and Rosa LMD Wants GC Change land use designation to GC Luna . Wants to keep Changed land use designation to CMU 82 LEH Steve Johnson HR Freeway Business and (per Planning Commission) MDR AGENDA ITEM r~o. PAGE..J 4 :l- OF ;).. c:r o o t'-" U (' General Plan Update I land Use Requests I r , , Proposed District Plan COMMENTER GPU Request(s) Recommended Land Use Changes land'use . . Wants GC or MDR 83 LEH Terry Mendez LMD because of location to Change land use designation to MDR Hwy 74 and Riverside Street 84 LEH Wendy Collins LMD Wants GC Change land use designation to GC Wants MU wi No change recommended. Staff 85 LVD Alex Ghahremania GC affordable MDR or recommends leaving designation as HDR GC 86 LVD Charles Pearson GC WantsHD to build apts Change land use designation to MDR IJov Str) Wants HDR on four 87 LVD Gary Washburn GC parcels fronting Joy Change land use designation to MDR Street. Same, concern as 88 LVD Gary Washburn GC Pearson talked about Change land use designation to MDR last week IJov Strl ,., Wants property Change land use designation to La 89 LVD Gilbert Smith HR designated approved Laguna Heights Specific Plan. Must SP honor original SP (La Laguna Heights) . . Wants SP even though Change land use designation to La 90 LVD, LVS Randy Ziegler HR not all of his land is Laguna Heights Specific Plan. Must . within the City honor original SP (La Laguna Heights) Wants Hillside Cluster, Change land use designation to La 91 LVS' Carl Winkle HR Laguna Heights Specific Plan. Must View Lots, and OS honor original,SP (La Laguna Heights) 92 NCS Camille Passon LMD Wants Wasson West No change recommended. Leave land designated SP 'use designation as LMD 93 NCS Christine Del Ross- Supportive of CMU No Action Needed Risher 94 NCS Don Summers LD Wants GC Council direction was to leave as LD Wants 1I and HDR on Change land use desigation to BP, 95 NCS Gary Washburn HR parcels south of which is more conducive to the GC and Wasson Creek CMU proposed in the area Wants IND or HDR for No change recommended. CMU is 96 NCS GarY Washburn CMU two parcels on more appropriate considering the . Cambern orooosed develooment in the area. . Currently RV park; Change land use designation to BP, . Wants split zoning with 97 NCS Gary Washburn HR 1I on northern portion which is a more appropriate land use for this area. . and MDR on southern n AGENDA ITEM NO. PACEJ C; 7- _~..............,.....,oJ,......." OF :l ~ General Plan Update Land Use Requests District Proposed . ~ - Plan COMMENTER GPU Request(s) Recommended Land Use Changes land use - No change recommended. Request is 98 NCS Larry Plavala MDR Wants HDR not compatible with surrounding uses Concerned about "The Out of City's jurisdiction; county land 99 NCS Steven Malarcheck . Grove" area in City's . use and zoning control his property SOl Designate the 160 acre .- , Whittier Christian Hardy Strozier on property as Limited Industrial or other M3 100 NCS behalf of Castle & . OS future mining zoning Change land use desigation to HR Cooke compatible land use with an Extractive - Overlay Wants parcels to 101 NPD Rachel Shwenn HR remain Highway Change land use designation to GC Commercial . Wants GP designation . to remain the same Staff recommends that the area whose 102 RVD Joseph Wulff HR (Future SP); slope is 25% or more be left HR and Suggested higher the remainder MDR. density on flatter areas " Agrees wi MDR but Change land use designation to 103 RVD Norman Harris MDR would like Commercial Opportunity Residential Mixed Use. "RVD Commentor was looking at old map. 104 Shu-Mei Lu TC Wants GC Property is designated GC - NoAction necessarY . . Also wants area North 105 MISC Donna ~rancin GC of Outlet Center to be Already is GC - No Action necesssary GC Voiced opinion on 106 MISC Fred Crowe policy statement re: No Change Needed private landowners' riahts .. Read another letter re: Engineering to address Draft 107 MISC Fred Crowe Circulation Element Circulation Element Roadway being inadequate classification Map 108 MISC Gloria Healy General Comments on NIA the GPU and DEIR No project; Speaking, ~ out against 109 MISC Victor Martinez overcrowding; Water suoolv issues AGENOA ITEM r~o. PAGEj" 2- OF ..2B- /" U o o (' I Proposed District COMMENTER GPU Request(s) Recommended land Use Changes Plan land use , , , . . - " ,. : , . '. . " " ACENDA ITEM NO. 7- PACE n OF General Plan Update I Land Use Requests I r. r: ~ MINUTES ..--, 'U PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 TUESDAY, MAY 20,2008 CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 P.M. Chairman O'Neal called the regular Planning Commission meeting to order at. 6:01 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Flores led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL PRESENT: CHAIRMAN O'NEAL VICE-CHAIRMAN GONZALES COMMISSIONER FLORES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER ZANELLI o ABSENT: Also present were Director of Community Development Preisendanz, Planning Manager Weiner, Deputy City Attomey Santana, Public Works Director Seumalo, Planning Consultant Miller, and Office Specialist Herrington. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Non-Agenda Items) There were no requests to speak. COMMISSION APPROVED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1. ReQular Plannina Commission Meetina Minutes for Aoril15. 2008 Recommendation: Approval It was moved by Commissioner Flores, and seconded by Commissioner Mendoza to approve Consent Calendar Items. w 1 AcatDA\TEM NO. 2- ~()f;:).ll n r, n The 'following vote resulted: A YES: Chairman O'Neal Vice-Chairman Gonzales , I' Commissioner Flores Commissioner Mendoza NOES: ' None " ABSENT: Commissioner Zanelll I ABSTAIN: None PUBLIC HEARING ITEM/5} " 2. Mltloated Neoative Declaration No. 2006-03. Tentative Tract Map No. 35869 for Condominium Purposes. Planned Unit Development No. 2008-01. Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-06. and Residential Desion Review No. 2006-17 \ ',~,' , Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing at 6:05 pm. I ' Director of Community Development Preisendanz J)rovided a brief overview of the proposed project and'requested Planning Consultant Miller to review it with the Commission. , ' . I ' Planning Consultant Miller indicated that this is a multi-tiered project to include a Tentative Tract Map No. 3586~ for a one, (1) lot condominium map with a total of thirty-one (31) units with six (6) unitstliat would be utilized as Mixed Use type units allowing retail, commercial and office use. She stated that the second unit is a Planned Unit Development No. 2008-01, which is a process that establishes a creative mix of uses within an: area that is smaller than generally appropriate for a Specific Plan. She noted that this project would also have a recreational facility that would serve both sectionS. She noted that a' Conditional Use Permit is necessary because the project Isite is located within Future Specific Plan Area "I" that allows for Interim Development. , She indicated that the last "piece" of the review is Residential Desigh Review, No; 2006-17, which includes the construction of eight (8) buildings, a 'recreational facility and associated improvements on a 2.7 net acre vacant lot. She stated that staff recommends that the Planning Commission I recommend to the City Council adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2006-03, Planned Unit Development No. 2008-01, Tentative CondominiUm Map No. 35869, Residential Design Review No. 2006 -17 and approve c6nditional Use Permit No. '2006-06 based on the Findings. exhibits. and subject to the conditions of approval. She noted that the applicant is available to answerjany questions that the Commission may have. Chairman O'Neal requested Matthew Fagan, applicant to the podium. 2 AGENDA ITEM NO. 2- PACE~OF ,;)..ct Matthew Fagan spoke in favor of the project and indicated that he, is representing the owners of the project, Ron and Dana Jiron. He indicated that he agrees to the Conditions of Approval. He requested clarification to Condition #6. Chairman O'Neal closed the Public Hearing ~t 6:15. P.M and brought the discussion back to the dais. ' , ' .,.., Commissioner Flores noted that Planning Consultant Miller did an excellent job on her presentation. He requested clarification on the proposed Lakeshore (Lake Edge District) Overlay boundaries. Director of Community Development Preisendanz noted that this project would be within the Lakeshore Overlay District, per the General Plan, which would include all properties within the lake area. Commissioner Mendoza stated that he likes the monument design and appreciates commentsfrom the staff. Vice Chairman Gonzales requested clarification on the 51gnage of the busines~. Planning Consultant Miller stated that the applicant was going to submit a sign program, to come back to the Commission at a later date. Vice Chairman Gonzales requested clarification on the fencing between the drainage ditch and the condominiums. Matthew Fagan stated that it would be a 6-foot wall. Chairman O'Neal indicated that it is this is a great project. ,It was moved by Commissioner Flores, and seconded by Commissioner MendozCit6 adopt Resolution No. 2008-49, recommending to the City Council. of the City.of Lake Elsinore adoption of Mitigated Negative Declaration No; 2006- 03. ' . The following vote resulted: AYES: Chairman O'Neal Vice-Chairman Gonzales' , Commissioner Flores Commissioner Mendoza NOES: None ABSENT: Zanelli ABSTAIN: None 3 ACENOA ITEM NO. PACE :to 2. Of ;;).Cj " -., U I ! (.) t o (\ It was moved by Commissioner Mendoza, and seconded by Vice Chairman Gonzales to approve and addpt Resolution No. 2008-50, recommending City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, Califomia, adopt findings that the project is consistent with the Multiple Spscies Habitat Conservation plan (MSHCP). The following vote resulted: - -I AYES: Chairman 0'Neal . Vice"Chairrnan Gonzales Commissioner Flores Commissioner Mendoza NOES: None ABSENT: Commercial Zanelli . ABSTAIN: None (\ It was moved by Commissioner Mendoza, and seconded by Commissioner Flores to approve and adopt R~solution No. 2008-51, recommending to the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, Califomia, approval of Planned Unit Development No. 2008-01. The following vote resulted: AYES: Chairman O'Neal Vice-Chairrl1an GonZales . Commissioner Flores Commissioner Mendoza NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Zanelli ABSTAIN: None It was moved by Commissioner Gonzales, and seconded by Commissioner Mendoza to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2008-52, a Resolution of the Planning Commission of the I City of Lake Elsinore, California. approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-06. The following vote resulted: AYES: Chairman O'Neal Vice-Chairman Gonzales " . 'I CommIssioner Flores Commissioher Mendoza n 4 AGENDA ITEM NO. PAGE ;l./ 2- OF J.~ NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Zanelli ABSTAIN: None It was moved by Commissioner Mendoza, and secOnded by Commissioner Flores to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2008-53, recommending to the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 35869 for condominium purposes to be located at 15712 Grand Avenue. The following vote resulted: AYES: Chairman O'Neal Vice-Chairman Gonzales Commissioner Flores Commissioner Mendoza NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Zanelli ABSTAIN: None It was moved by Vice Chairman Gonzales, and seconded by Commi~sioner Mendoza to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2008-54, recommending to the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, approval of Residential Design Review No. 2006-17. The following vote resulted: AYES: Chairman O'Neal Vice-Chairman Gonzales Commissioner Flores Commissioner Mendoza NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Zanelli ABSTAIN: None 3. Zonina Ordinance Text Amendment No. 2008-03 (Deslan Review Extension of Time). Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing at 6:28 P.M. and requested the reading of the Staff Report. 5 ACENOA ITEM NO. PAGE ;)...;r. o o ~. u 2.. Of ~q (\ {\ Planning Manager, Tom Wein~r indicated that this request is forthe Planning Commission to recommend to the City Council a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment that would modify:a portion of Chapter 17.82 (Design Review) of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (L.E.M.C.) He noted that neighboring communities have adopted guidelines allowing extensions of development approvals for periods between three (3) to frle (5) years. He stated that the proposed Changes to the existing LEMC guidelinbs include, an expiration period of two (2) years from the date of approval; the provision of a one (1) year administrative extension that could be granted, by the Director of Community Development and the provision of an additional one (1) year extension by the approving body. with a total maximum extension period offour (4) years. , . There 'bei~g no speakers, chJirman O'Neal closed the PUbli~ Hearing, at 6:30 P.M. and brought the discussio,n back to the dais for Commissioners comments. Commissioner Mendoza noted I that this is a great modification to the Ordinance and will help with projects in the future. Vice 'Chairman Gonzalez concJrs with Commissioner Mendoza:' ' I Commissioner Flores asked if there are any additional costs during the extension period. : ,I,', ' " Planning Manager Weiner stated that if there were to be any additional costs, they would be minimal. He noted that staff would use existing development" deposit funds. I, " Chairman O'Neal requested the reading of the Resolution. it was moved by commissio~er Mendoza, and seconded by Vice Chairman Gonzales to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2008-55, recommending to the City Council of the City of ILake Elsinore, California, approval of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 2008-03 and the adoption of the Negative Declaration therefore. The following vote resulted: AYES: Chairman 0'Neal Vice-Chairman Gonzales Commlssio'ner Flores , Commlssio'ner Mendoza NOES: None o ABSENT: Commissioner Zanelli ABSTAIN: None 6 AGENDA ITEM I~O. PAGE ..1-3 2- OF ')..q o 4. General Plan UDdate and EnvironmentsllmDact ReDort Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing at 6:32 P.M. Director of Community Development Preiseiidanz indicated that this item is to present an update of the General Plan Update and Environmental Impact Report. He indicated that staff has requested additional time to complete the update. He noted that he would like to propose five (5)' new Items to the Commission which he requested, to becontinuect. off calendar to an undetermined date. He requested the Planning Commission's attention to a letter that he received titled "urgent actio,n required", which was circulated by an anonymous author. He noted that the letter states that City staff is requesting Planning Commission approval of the Gerieral Plan this evening, and notes that this information is incorrect. He stated that staff ;s currently working on obtaining additional analysis and will be coming back to the Commission at a later date. He further requested additional fine tuning in the Land Use Plan, for the purpose of' topographical considerations that have ,been raised by the Planning Commission and the public. " ' , Director of Community Development Preisendanz stated that staff has received phone calls pertaining to legal property lots. especially within Country Club Heights. He stated that the City continues to respect those lots. He stated that the Land Use that is being proposed on these areas is for new sub-divisions. Q He stated that the first item that he suggested to the Commission is the idea of Land Use "fine tuning". He noted that this is due to the contours and variations in the topography of land throughout the City, especially within the Country Club Heights District. He noted that staff would carefully "fine tune" the preferred Land Use Plan by performing extensive site visits. Director of Community Development Preisendanz also spoke of Land Use changes that he proposed to the Commission that addressed the development of custom homes adjacent to the lake along Lakeshore Drive. He stated that staff has identified a need to create a new Land Use designation for the area generally located between Cowell and Lowell Street along Lakeshore Drive. He stated that the proposed new Land Use designation would be included in Chapter 2 in the General Plan and would be entitled "Lakeside Residential: He noted the description, which he read for the record; This designation provides for custom single family homes that provide orientation and accessibility to the lake for private use only. Residential densities for new subdivisions should not exceed one (1) dwelling unit per 10,000 net square feet. Floor Area Ratio (FAR) and lot coverage shall be calculated on the area of the properly remaining above the #Ordinary High Water Mark': .-- -\ U He noted that this is a draft. based on public and Planning Commission input. 7 AGENDA ITEM NO. ?- P/1l;E~OF ~.'- . (\ ("', He spoke of the second area, of Land Use fine tuning which would be locat~ north of the Intersection of GunnerSon and Pinnell Street and staff is recommending a low medium density residential which would allow three (3) to six (6) dwelling units per acre. , , ' , The third area of "fine tuning" that Director' of Community Development Preisendanz spoke of, was pertaining to APN numbers 375-342-017,,020 & 021 to be designated as Neighbor~ood Commercial and the areas that are identified as 375-344-003,004,010,012,013, and 015 thro 019 be designated Residential Mixed Use. He stated that I the purpOse is to provide some Neighborhood Commercial within the Country Club Heights area and continue that type of use from that point, to Chaney Street., ' ' , ' ' ,I' ," Lastly, he spoke of the property at the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and Machado Street, and other retail venues in the area. He stated that staff is recommending that the,properties east of Clement Street along Lakeshore Drive to the existing Stater Brother's Shopping Center be designated Neighborhood Commercial. ',::' 'I ' " " ' " Director of Community Development Preisendanz again clarified that this project would be coming bac~ to the Commission at a later date as a Public Hearing and would be noticed prope~y'l . " ," " ',' Brian Dahl, resident spoke of his commercial property along Lakeshore Drive. Director of Community Development Preisendanz indicated that this area is best served as Neighborhood Cornmercial because it would serve the neighbors in that area. Mr. Dahl noted tha~ the area is currently zoned as Commercial Park, which is very restrictive for the type of building that he owns. Terry Thlele~, propertyownerlnoted the lack of sev:.er, and the septic tanks that are leaking into the lake. Director of Community Development Preisendanz indicated that he could build on his lot if he meets all of the standards. He noted that one 'of the standards is that he would need to provide some type of sanitarY system. He 'noted that having a sewer line would be the best idea; however identified that the cost is prohibited. ' John Outhuijse, resident spoJe of th~ property alon~ Riverside Drive. He stated that he is the owner of the "Outhouse" & Camp Ground and requested clarification on the zoning. Director of Community Development Preisendanz stated that the City is lo()king ~t having the area zoned as Commercial, up to the Jack in the Box, and noted that the current proposed General Plan Update Land use designations is Residential' Mixed Use, which Is not appropriate for that area. Director of Community Development Preisendanz noted that staff would take a look at the property and see what could be done. ' , Rosemarie CinCinelli.steven~, property owner indicated that she received a copy of a flyer and Is greatly upset. She stated that she has written a letter to the (\ , ' 8 ACENDA ITEM NO. PAGE :l.C; 2- OF,;).~ City; however chooses not to read It for the record. She further stated that Director of Community Development Preisendanz answered .most of her questions. She suggested to the Commission to notify as many property owners as possible of any changes.' . . Josh Campbell, property owner asked why the City would want to change his lot designation. Chairman O'Neal clarified that his lot would not change as It is legal non-conforming. . Josh Campbell noted that he would like to see services provided to that area. Hardy Strozier, representing Mr. Joe Huband stated for the record that he appreciates the. direction that staff is taking with the General Plan Update and how this will resolve many future issues. He requested to meet with staff to discuss the Lake Edge District, TIM 32786; Centex Homes land lock issues, and the Country Club Heights area. Director of Community Development Preisendanz indicated that he could meet with him at a later date. . Paul Castagno, resident spoke of the changes to the General Plan Update, however some of the questions remain unanswered. He spoke of the changes to the Lakeshore Overlay District, camping along the beach, and weed abatement. He noted that the City is continuing to obstruct development along. Lakeshore Drive, which doesn't make sense for the community. He also noted that . decisions are delayed when property owners want to be involved in the upgrade of the lake, and decisions are made behind closed doors. He stated that his recommendation Is to send the General Plan Update back to staff for redesign. Moises Pabon, resident asked if there have. been any zone changes regarding his auto repair shop off Hwy 74. Director of Community'Development Preisendanz indicated that this would be discussed at the next meeting. Elbert Smith, 4491 E. Ridge Gate, Anaheim, thanked the Commission for reconsidering '. the property along' Lakeshore Drive by proposing it to Neighborhood Commercial. He advised the Commission that he is not a resident of the area, but frequently visits Lake Elsinore. He indicated that he would like to see more tourist developments for the Jake. He also spoke of his business that he had in Lake Elsinore and how he tried to improve the property, but indicated that he did not feel that he received any encouragement from city staff, and eventually had the structure removed. Dennis Fahey, resident stated that he Is very happy to see the changes. He . asked if he could merge his lots, Director of Community Development Preisendanz indicated ''Yes'', Mr. Fahey also spoke of the FEMA website that has a manual of what could be built within the flood plain. Chairman O'Neal requested a short recess at 7:38 P,M. and reConvened at 7:49 P.M. 9 ACENOA ITEM NO. PACE .){" u Q () 2- OF ~q (\ (""1 Joseph Banyan thanked the Commission for re-zoning his property at the corner of Flint and Spring Streets. He raised questions regarding the land Uses along Spring Street Chairman O'Neal requested that Mr. Banyan discuss this with Director of Community Development Prelsendanz at a later date. Jose Sanchez, resident SPOk~ of his properties within the City. He spoke of the two businesses that he owns along Hwy 74 and stated that the facility has been grandfathered in since 1971. I Director of Community Development Preisendanz stated that the some residents had concerns with land Uses in the area. He noted that staff would like to take a closer look at the frontage in that area. . .. . I .' Steven Miles, Irvine, CA representing Castle & Cooke and Mr. Huband, thanked staff and the Commission for the Land Use changes. He provided a written transcript of the April 29th presentation to the Planning Commission, which he submitted for the record. Hel noted that earlier in the month, Castle & Cooke submitted a Traffic and Land Use document that addressed Pac Clay & the Ridge 400 property. He asked staff if there has been any progress. He indicated . that he would be available fori discussion. Director of Community Development Preisendanz stated that he would be able to meet with Mr. Miles in the near future. Mr. Miles also pointed but the clarification on the legal lots. He asked the Commission if they would be open to additional policy language that would help resolve concerns with the hillside residents. Chairman O'Neal advised Mr. Miles to draw up a proposal, and submit it to Deputy City Attorney Santana. Chairman O'Neal requested lny additional speakers. . There being no further requests to speak, Chairman 0'Neal closed the Public Hearing at 7:59 P.M. and requested a motion for continuance.. . It was moved by commissio~er Mendoza, and seconded by Vice Chairman Gonzales to continue the General Plan Update off Calendar, in order to allow staff additional time to analyzel the en~lre scope of requests, and concerns heard to date. The following vote resulted: AYES: Chairman O'Neal ., I . Vice-Chairman Gonzales Commissi6ner Flores Commissioner Mendoza NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Zanelll n ABSTAIN: None BUSINESS ITEM(Sl 10 ACENOAITEM NO. 2...... PACE~J OF2L There were no business items. INFORMATIONAL No information provided. . . STAFF COMMENTS Director of Community Development Preisendanz commented on 'the following:' 1. He spoke of the Budget Study Session taking place on Thursday, May 22nd at 5:00 at the City's Cultural Center. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Commissioner Flores commented on the following: 1. He commented on how well staff reviewed the projects and how well staff works with the public. . 2. He spoke of Paul Castagno's comments, and indicated that his dreams could be fulfilled as long as he can meet the requirements. . . .' Commissioner Mendoza commented on the following: . No comments. Vice Chairman Gonzales commented on the following: No comments. Chairman O'Neal commented on the following: No comments. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Flores, seconded by Commissioner Mendoza to adjourn the May 20, 2008 regular Planning Commission Meeting at 8:05 P.M. /\ \ . , . I . MI~~AEL O~~MAN . PLANNING COMMISSION' -'" Respectfully Submitted, , 11 ACENOA ITEM NO. PAGE '-~ u q o 2. OF ~q ('; (\ r K~ I-I-~ KRISTINE HERRINGTON OFFICE SPECIALIST III ATTEST: frYYY2-- ROLFE M. PREISENDANZ DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 12 AGENDA ITEM NO. 2- PAOE~OF :>-q